Question 1

Does Hecla Limited sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hecla Limited has filed 3 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 3 total positions. The median salary for Hecla Limited's sponsored positions is $160,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Hecla Limited pay?

Accepted Answer

Hecla Limited pays a median H-1B salary of $160,000 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how Hecla Limited's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Hecla Limited also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hecla Limited has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 50% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is Hecla Limited an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Hecla Limited is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2024	1	1	0	0
2018	2	1	1	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Senior Geotechnical Engineer I-200-24184-168947	$139,500	Coeur D'Alene, ID	Jul 2, 2024	Certified
INNOVATION DEPLOYMENT AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER I-203-18009-825526	$160,000	MULLAN, ID	Jan 9, 2018	Certified
INNOVATION DEPLOYMENT AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER I-203-17325-109009	$160,000	MULLAN, ID	Jan 8, 2018	Denied

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